Mary Chapman
Flatbush,AUK
Summary
Highly experienced nurse bringing over 20 years of demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Detail-oriented, highly organised and expert in primary health care nursing, travel medicine, occupational health screening and urgent care. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Demonstrated capacity for problem-solving, critical thinking, quick learning, leadership, and communication.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse Lead
Health Improvement Group
Highbrook Medical , Auckland
11.2020 - Current
- Nurse lead travel medicine clinic with yellow fever accreditation
- Establish guidelines and procedures
- Provide pre travel consultation and work in collaboration with the travel doctor to provide a comprehensive care plan for the client
- Managing and administering travel vaccinations to adults and children.
- Educate patients and families regarding disease processes, treatments plans, safety measures, medication usage and self-care techniques.
- Manage vaccination stock to determine inventory levels and maintain nursing supplies.
- Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nursing colleagues through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Community Nurse Prescriber
Health Improvement Group
Highbrook Medical, Auckland
04.2023 - Current
- Conducted assessment, diagnosis and prescribe medications within nursing scope and provide other medical care as needed.
- Performed routine laboratory tests such as urinalysis or blood work to detect any abnormalities or infections.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients requiring long-term support services.
- Attended regular meetings with physicians and other healthcare professionals to discuss complex cases or coordinate care plans.
- Identified potential problems early through regular follow-up phone calls
- Collaborated with members of the healthcare team to provide quality care for all patients in accordance with established protocols and standards of practice.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information including diagnosis, treatments, medications and progress notes.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Acute Clinic Nurse
Health Improvement Group
Highbrook Medical , Auckland
12.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions, implemented care plans and reassessed conditions continuously.
- Initiated appropriate emergency interventions during life threatening situations.
- Educated patients about preventative measures to reduce the risk of illness or injury.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between multiple patients.
- Utilized clinical judgement when providing evidence-based nursing interventions for a variety of acute illnesses or injuries.
- Performed physical exams, ordered diagnostic tests, and interpreted test results.
- Administered IV fluids and medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Practice NURSE
Health improvement Group
Botany Junction & Highbrook Medical
11.2020 - Current
- Day to day coordination and oversight of nursing activity and processes within the service delivery site
- Providing leadership and advice to site specific nursing team in partnership with Nursing Director
- Support the Nursing Director in facilitating the implementation of clinical activity and performance feedback systems.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when appropriate.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits, treatments provided, medications prescribed, and other relevant data.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans for each patient.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding their health concerns or treatment plans.
- Performed health assessments and screenings, such as blood pressure checks, cholesterol tests, cervical smears, and diabetes review.
- Provided wound care management acute and chronic including dressing changes and suture removal.
- Administered adult and childhood immunizations according to established protocols.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE
Highbrook Medical Center
East Tamaki, Auckland
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Initial set up of Nurse lead Occupational Health Clinic
- Pre Employment health assessment screening including spirometry and audio testing, Health Monitoring and drug and alcohol testing, vaccinations/phlebotomy.
- Patient education on smoke cessation, diet and lifestyle changes, vaccinations etc
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employees' medical histories, illnesses, treatments and vaccinations.
Covid19 Response Nurse
Alliance Health Plus
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Key roles: team lead, triaging, assessment and covid swabbing at testing centers
- Team education on safety, infection control & PPE
- Assisting Isolation hotels with covid testing for quarantine clients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
PRACTICE NURSE LEAD
THE DOCTORS TI RAKAU
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Primary Health Care Nurse specializing in adult and childhood immunizations
- Running Nurse Lead Occupational Health Clinics, immigration medicals and Travel medicine consults
- Nurse Manager Maternity cover.
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
The Doctors Ti Rakau
05.2013 - 01.2020
- Urgent Care nursing – triaging and nursing assessment
- Implementing treatment for unwell/hurt patients prior to Dr assessment under standing orders
- Acute and chronic wound care
- Plaster of Paris and fiberglass casts
- Patient and staff education
- Vaccinations
- Actively sought out opportunities for professional development through continuing education courses.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Prioritized tasks based on acuity levels in order to provide timely care.
- Utilized clinical judgement when providing evidence-based nursing interventions for a variety of acute illnesses or injuries.
- Performed physical exams, ordered diagnostic tests, and interpreted test results.
- Provided emergency medical care to patients in an urgent care setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive quality care for all patients.
EMERGANCY DEPARTMENT REGISTERED NURSE
Middlemore Hospital CMDHB
07.2004 - 01.2016
BCG Vaccinator
Auckland Regional Public Health
08.2010 - 07.2012
Education
Community Nurse Prescriber -
Te Whatu Ora
04-2023
BACHELOR OF NURSING -
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
01.2002
AUTHORISED INDEPENDANT VACCINATOR – ADULT AND CHILD -
Auckland Regional Public Health Service
CERTIFICATE IN SPIROMETRY -
Asthma Waikato
HamiltonINDEPENDANT SMEAR TAKER -
WELL WOMAN AND FAMILY TRUST
NZQA ACCREDITED DRUG SCREENER -
Skills
- Emergency care
- Occupational Health Screening
- Excellent time management
- Preceptor & Clinical Coach
- Nurse Lead Travel Medicine clinic
- Expert Portfolio in Primary Care
- Effective communicator
- Critical thinker & problem solver
- Strong team player
- Community Nurse Prescriber
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community Nurse Prescriber
Health Improvement Group
04.2023 - Current
Acute Clinic Nurse
Health Improvement Group
12.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse Lead
Health Improvement Group
11.2020 - Current
Practice NURSE
Health improvement Group
11.2020 - Current
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE
Highbrook Medical Center
10.2020 - 01.2023
Covid19 Response Nurse
Alliance Health Plus
04.2020 - 10.2020
PRACTICE NURSE LEAD
THE DOCTORS TI RAKAU
01.2016 - 01.2020
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
The Doctors Ti Rakau
05.2013 - 01.2020
BCG Vaccinator
Auckland Regional Public Health
08.2010 - 07.2012
EMERGANCY DEPARTMENT REGISTERED NURSE
Middlemore Hospital CMDHB
07.2004 - 01.2016
Community Nurse Prescriber -
Te Whatu Ora
BACHELOR OF NURSING -
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
AUTHORISED INDEPENDANT VACCINATOR – ADULT AND CHILD -
Auckland Regional Public Health Service
CERTIFICATE IN SPIROMETRY -
Asthma Waikato
INDEPENDANT SMEAR TAKER -
WELL WOMAN AND FAMILY TRUST
NZQA ACCREDITED DRUG SCREENER -
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